In this "wise and wondrous" (David Quammen) exploration, a science writer reintroduces readers to The Snake, encouraging our initial reaction to the slithery creature to be one of awe rather than disgust.**For millennia, depictions of snakes as alternatively beautiful and menacing creatures have appeared in religious texts, mythology, poetry, and beyond. From the foundational deities of ancient Egypt to the reactions of squeamish children today, it is a historical...

Who says love doesn’t come around again?Seven stories of single parents finding love for the second timeThe Ticket to her Heart by D. G. DriverDalton Jones is a traffic cop who feels guilty about giving a speeding ticket to a beautiful single mom. With his teenage daughter’s help, he finds a way to meet the woman again, and they fall for each other. Only, he’s neglected to tell her who he really is.The Perfect Beginning by Nancy PennickTracy DeMarco has...

In "The Diary of a U-boat Commander," Sir Stephen King-Hall intricately weaves a narrative that immerses readers in the harrowing experiences of a German U-boat officer during World War I. Written in the form of a personal diary, the book blends vivid realism with poignant introspection, capturing the psychological toll of warfare amid the stark and perilous conditions of submarine combat. King-Hall's literary style is marked by its meticulous detail and evocative language, placing readers...

512 years in the future. Not your typical Thursday morning.Five centuries from now, ex-navy officer Diana Singh commands the monumental luxury spaceliner the Symphony of the Stars. None of her crew knows their ship is smuggling a treasure worth millions. None of them knows which one of them is the serial killer. As Captain Singh pilots the mighty cruise ship back to base, she races to unmask the murderer in their midst before they can kill again.So, not the

In "The Crowning of the King and Queen," Stephen King-Hall unfolds a richly woven narrative set against a backdrop of political intrigue and emotional turmoil within a fictional royal court. Employing his signature prose style, King-Hall masterfully combines elements of psychological depth with a vivid characterization that brings the court'Äôs Dynamics of power and betrayal to life. The novel reflects the turbulent landscape of contemporary societal issues, drawing parallels between its c...

In this "wise and wondrous" (David Quammen) exploration, a science writer reintroduces readers to The Snake, encouraging our initial reaction to the slithery creature to be one of awe rather than disgust.**For millennia, depictions of snakes as alternatively beautiful and menacing creatures have appeared in religious texts, mythology, poetry, and beyond. From the foundational deities of ancient Egypt to the reactions of squeamish children today, it is a historical...

512 years in the future.Not your typical Thursday morning.Five centuries from now, ex-navy officer Diana Singh commands the monumental luxury spaceliner the Symphony of the Stars. None of her crew knows their ship is smuggling a treasure worth millions.None of them knows which one of them is the serial killer.As Captain Singh pilots the mighty cruise ship back to base, she races to unmask the murderer in their midst before they can kill again.

A Discover Best Science Book of the Year: "A fascinating, accurate and accessible account of some of [the] contemporary efforts to combat aging" ( The New York Times).Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistNamed a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, and Library JournalAn award-winning writer explores science's boldest frontier—extension of the human life span—interviewing dozens of pe...

We all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a penetrating history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations in education, politics, and the workplace. Hall’s bracing exploration of the science of wisdom allows us to see this ancient virtue with fresh eyes, yet also makes clear that despite modern science’s most powerful efforts, wisdom continues t...

The fully updated authoritative guide to the sport of falconry, explaining all facets of raptor ownership, training and care for novice falconers.In this fully revised edition of his classic guide to falconry for beginners, lifelong falconer Tony Hall presents the most comprehensive information available to newcomers to the sport. Falconry Basics is specifically designed for novices and covers the basics, from different types of birds and their individual c...

We all know how hard it is when your child is asking for that one item for their birthday, and you simply cannot afford it, or perhaps you are just tired of never having any money left at the end of the month to treat yourself to that jacket you have had your eye on. After working in the finance sector for many years and realizing that in general, we as a population waste far more than we need to, I started to think about how I could get this message out there I have worked with so...

An award-winning journalist tackles the hot topic of male body image and shows how physical size during childhood affects our psychology, social status, relationships, and income as adults.With a mix of fresh research, incisive reportage, and bracing candor, Size Matters traces the surprising history of society's bias against shortness and reveals how short people can and do thrive in spite of this insidious bigotry. Drawing on his own childhood experiences (he was shorter than 99 p...